Brazil - Italy World Cup Final 1994
It was a final that no one expected. The World Cup final in 1994 between Italy and Brazil was the most unexpected in the history of this competition. Everyone had predicted an easy victory for Brazil, the team of the beautiful game with five…
1102Uruguay and Brazil World Cup Final 1950
Sixty years ago, Uruguay and Brazil met again in a World Cup final after their previous clash at the same stage in the first-ever World Cup. Once again no love was lost between both of them. Once again it was an intense match with an abundance…
848Uruguay - Argentine the first World Cup Final 1930
In the 1930 World Cup, Uruguay and Argentina were the two finalists. The first World Cup final was played at the Olympic stadium in Amsterdam on July 13, 1930. In that final match held before 45,000 spectators, Uruguay won over Argentina by 4-2…
1345How England won the Bid to Host the 1966 World Cup
The final whistle had just blown on the Netherlands’ 5-2 thrashing of hosts Chile. The World Cup final was over and so too, it seemed, was the bid to host the 1966 finals. Only one country remained in the race England. Dutch Football…
862How Japan prepared to Host the FIFA World Cup 2002
Japan’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2002 was a watershed moment for the country. The tournament kickstarted a decade-long process of upgrading regional stadiums and training grounds, as well as renovating airports and…
780Bobby Moore was a legend in England in 1966
Bobby Moore was the cornerstone of England’s World Cup-winning side of 1966. Without his performances in that tournament, it is likely that England would not have lifted the trophy for the one and only time in their history. This performance…
842Why are Tv rights so important to FIFA?
The rights to broadcast football matches are among the most lucrative non-broadcast revenue streams for football clubs, national associations, and other sporting bodies. Broadcast rights deals usually involve the sale of media rights around a…
824Nike Mercurial Football Boots and FIFA World Cup
Football has been growing in popularity as a global sport over recent years. The level of competition is constantly increasing, with more people than ever before playing football and watching it on TV. One example of how much the sport has grown…
788The Woman's FIFA World Cup in Canada
There has been a lot of excitement regarding the upcoming FIFA Men’s World Cup. However, there is another World Cup that is barely getting any attention. The Women’s World Cup is just as important and exciting as the Men’s version, but it…
1183Women's Youth Olympic Futsal Tournament FIFA
For the first time, the Youth Olympic Football Tournament will feature an indoor competition as part of the official tournament program. Women’s youth futsal will make its debut at the Summer Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018. It’s a…
1022What is FIFA Men's Youth Olympic Tournament
The FIFA Men's Youth Olympic Football Tournament is an international youth football tournament organized by FIFA that has been held every fourth year as a successor to the Youth World Cup. The first tournament was staged in the summer of 2010…
856FIFA under 17s World Cup
The 17-year-old age group is one of the most challenging and important in a footballer’s career. It is at this stage that players need to be exposed to top-level competition regularly to develop as individuals and professionals. Ahead of the…
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Hungary and West Germany World Cup Final 1954
Italy - Spain World Cup Final 1982
Brazil - Italy World Cup Final 1994
Argentina - Netherlands World Cup Final 1978
Brazil - Sweden World Cup Final 1958